Pick one out of the group

[cgsauer]

Ok, thank you all again for your help, here are the final five diamonds - please let me know any thoughts

The first four are on the first site and the fifth is on the second website. The big question is are the more expensive 2 diamonds worth 600 and 1000 more than the first one - they have fewer inclusions etc but are they worth it. And those two look like they have not many inclusions and are still SI1 - any ideas. Thanks again for your input.

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Compare_Diamonds.aspx?idnos=1177158,755754,714353,1177145

1. 1.02 carat, G, SI1, D 60.8, T 54 Crown 34.8, crown % 15.8 Pavilion 40.8, Pav % 43 6.55x6.58x4.00 - HEART and ARROW $6004

2. 1.025 carat, F, SI1, D60.3, T 56, Crown 34.7, Pavilion 40.7, ideal cut 6.52x6.55x3.94 $6005

3. 1.066, F SI1, D 61, T55, Crown 34.7, Pavilioin 40.9 6.64x6.66 x 4.06 H&A $6661

4. 1.122, G, SI1, D60.7, T55, Crown 34.8, Pav 43.1 6.76 x 6.79 x 4.11 H&A $6591

5. 1.11, F, SI1, D60.6, T55, Crown 34.8, Pav 40.7, 6.74 x 6.76 x 4.09 H&A $6978

Thanks

Cary

 

[hoorray]

4,2,1,3,5, In that order with these cavieats

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I assume the pavillion number you listed on #4 is the %, not the angle. I would check the angle and if is in the 40.7 - 40.8 range, go with that one. (I trust angles more based on what the experts say, so the %s go in one ear and out the other for me). If not, then I sorted them by looking by a combo of diameter and price, looking for the biggest with a definite great cut (which these all should have by the numbers) without paying a huge premium. #4 is $500 more than 1 & 2, but the size difference is probably visible. You have to decide if it is worth it to you, but at least it''s a visible difference -- even if it is smallish.

#5 looks great, but pricey. #3 looks great but is smaller and pricier than #4, assuming it checks out. Basically, I wouldn''t pay the premium of the F''s listed compared to the G''s. Side by side color can be very close, and unless you are super color sensitive, a G should be beautiful.

Good luck -- you seem to be narrowing in on some good ones!

 

[cgsauer]

Thanks for the info - any other thoughts?

Cary

 

[cgsauer]

Sorry, you are correct, pavilion angle on #4 is 40.8

Any other rankings from people? Thanks again.

Cary

 

[Mara]

4,5,2,1,3 in that order...

4 and 5 top picks because of size...I really like that G over the F for $$.

Then 2,1,3 because to me they are all very similar to me and we are splitting hairs within there...but if you nix out 4 and 5 and choose 2,1, 3 then I can get more detailed.

but to be honest they will all be great...3 is my last pick because of the 40.9 pav angle and 61 depth, while standing alone this diamond would be a winner, when placed against 4 other options with more cherry specs IMO, this one is the clear loser.

i agree re: calling WF and asking what their thoughts are and telling them your priorities. i like the bigger stones because i know mental shrinkage sets in fast once you've got the ring on your finger.

good luck!

 

[cgsauer]

Ok, so number 5 is sold - any thoughts about 1-4. I"m leaning towards the 1.122 diamond but it has more inclusions than some of the others.

Whiteflash said they were all eye clean, they are going to pull them and have Brian give me an opinion. Any other thoughts before I call them again - thanks for everything.

Cary

 

[Mara]

Cary I am going to hit you over the head with #4 if you don't get it!

NoonersMom noted in the other thread that she considered it and had it checked out and it was TOTALLY EYE CLEAN...so stop freaking out about the inclusions at the 40x mag on the big friggin diamond picture and think about it realistically. Those 40x mag pictures may do more harm than good on the mentally susceptible!

Personally, I like that someone else has already considered that stone seriously, basically an expert looked at it for you for free and thought it was good...whereas with the others, who knows.

But yes, ask Brian, he will not steer you wrong, he has never steered me wrong and I love his judgement and he has hawk-eyes. Oh and tell him that Mara likes the G 1.12 and see what he says.

 

[Dancing Fire]

yes,#4 is a very tightly cut stone,according to the sarin report.

 

[Kaleigh]

#4 looks great!!

 

[hoorray]

#4 , No question. Buy it now before Mara hits you. You can always return it if you have super eagle eyes... I''m guessing it will not be around for long, so I wouldn''t linger.

 

[cgsauer]

Thanks everyone

I guess #5 was not sold. Anyway, Brian at Whiteflash took a look at all of them, and his thoughts were:

#4 - 1.122 G SI1 - excellent diamond, eye clean, inclusion dark but not visible with his eye

#5 (not sold) 1.11 F SI1 - excellent - only small inclusion - white - he wasn''t sure why it was an SI1 and not a VS2

#1 - nice diamond, dark inclusion - nice but probably 3rd best of the three

So, he ranked them 5, 4, 3, 1 - I''m trusting that this isn''t just due to the price since it correlates with price.

Anyway, he is checking again on them and will call me back in an hour and I will buy either #4 or #5 - I guess I''ll trust him.

Thanks again for all your help and let me know if you have any final thoughts - I"ll email the final diamond with a picture and ring picture for all of you. I appreciate all your time.

 

[cgsauer]

Any last thoughts on comparing #4 and #5. Anything concern you with the specs?

#5 http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Diamond_Details.aspx?idno=1177145

#4 http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Diamond_Details.aspx?idno=755754

Thanks - Mara - I promise this is the last posting and please don''t hit me with #4 - it still might be the stone I pick.

Cary

 

[hoorray]

#5 would be the safest way to go. I guess you have to decide if the extra $$ is worth the peace of mind for something that most likely you won''t see the difference in. Maybe you should have them both shipped to you to see if they have different "personalities" or if one simple stands out to you. Choice is always good, and WF has a good return policy.

 

[NoonersMom]

If Mara doesn''t get him first, then I will. hehe. jk ~~

Let me say this one more time..........#4 is completely eye clean!!!! If that is your only hang up, then the issue is resolved. It''s a *beautiful* diamond. If the other one that I was comparing it to was the same size, I would of gone with the 1.122. Again, I saw this in person, an independent appraiser saw this in person and we both agree...it''s beautiful!!!

Hope that helps.

 

[NoonersMom]

Cary, just reread your post.....didn''t see that #5 topped Brian''s list. He''s the expert & if he says it''s a beautiful diamond, it''s the way to go. Sounds like you can''t go wrong with either 4 or 5.

Good luck!

ETA....I didn''t see option #5 in person, just #4.

 

[njdiamondlooker]

That diamond #4 looks like a beauty. If I could affod it I''d be all over that one.

 

[Mara]

I still would go for #4 over #5 for the savings but that is just me. Depending on how tight your budget is, if the F SI would make you happier then get it! Otherwise go for G SI. Personally I don''t have color sensitivity and being that the G is eye-clean that would be enough for me...but it sounds like the F SI for you may be a sweet spot, esp with the white inclusion...either way I don''t think you can go wrong!

 

[Kaleigh]

I totally agree. They are both awesome stones and either one looks great to me. It''s what YOU are comfortable with. Good luck and let us know which one you pick.

 

[cgsauer]

Thanks Everyone for your help

I went with the 1.122 G SI1 in a platinum setting (so you don''t have to hit me Mara). I will post pictures when it arrives.

I''m very happy and thank everyone for your input and expertise.

Cary

 

[NoonersMom]

Cary....I was just wondering which route you took. Congrats on a beautiful diamond! Can''t wait to see pictures.

Keep us posted!

 

[Mara]

YAY awesome!! I love it when I am not forced into abusing forum members with the diamond not-of-their-choice...

Definitely pictures when you get it....I want to see this.